The Rhetoric of Rap: Harnessing the Power of Hip-Hop When Teaching Rhetorical Moves

Rather in-the-face of literary tradition, participants will explore how hip-hop/rap lyrics can be used to teach rhetorical moves and examine expert use of language in many situations. The session presenter will highlight a unit she’s taught in high school classrooms for almost 10 years, sharing ways to harness student engagement through the use of rap lyrics, examining context, appeals, reading like a writer, and a little literary analysis. Turn the love of a fascinating musical genre into a real-world way to teach rhetorical concepts.

Note from presenter on session materials: These slides are Google Slides, but feel free to email and I will send you access to view. Thanks for attending!